Our Programs
Mt Kilimanjaro Climbs
Psycho-Social Support Group
Psycho-Social Support Group
Kilimanjaro Initiative (KI) has been organizing annual climbs on Mt Kilimanjaro since 2006. Every year, KI selects 10 youth from disenfranchised communities in Kenya, Tanzania and the USA. After a 10-day leadership and training course in the Maasai plains, the youth climb to the summit of Africa with representatives from the private and p
Kilimanjaro Initiative (KI) has been organizing annual climbs on Mt Kilimanjaro since 2006. Every year, KI selects 10 youth from disenfranchised communities in Kenya, Tanzania and the USA. After a 10-day leadership and training course in the Maasai plains, the youth climb to the summit of Africa with representatives from the private and public sectors. After the climb, youth receive continued mentorship and scholarships.
Psycho-Social Support Group
Psycho-Social Support Group
Psycho-Social Support Group
The program supports a group of women in Kibera who have suffered from abuse. Certified counsellors provide mental health support to the group. Moreover, KI provided seed money for the group to develop and grow its own income generating project. The women make jewelry, including messages that promote self-belief and resilience. Group members also talk about mental health issues in their community.
Africa Golf Program
Africa Golf Program
Africa Golf Program
In 2018, KI initiated and now oversees the Africa Golf Program, a non-profit organization that gives youth in Kibera access to golf. In partnership with the First Tee of Metropolitan New York, the program aims to create champions not only on the golf course, but more importantly within communities. The program includes 30 young women and
In 2018, KI initiated and now oversees the Africa Golf Program, a non-profit organization that gives youth in Kibera access to golf. In partnership with the First Tee of Metropolitan New York, the program aims to create champions not only on the golf course, but more importantly within communities. The program includes 30 young women and men, who train on a weekly basis and frequently participate in tournaments.
Trinity Boxing Club
Africa Golf Program
Africa Golf Program
In 2015, KI approached some youth in Kibera and asked them which sport would they want to do. Boxing was the answer. KI helped provide some seed money, and the Trinity Boxing Club was born. Since then, partners have helped renovate a derelict hangar into a boxing hall; provided scholarships to young boxers to complete their studies; and f
In 2015, KI approached some youth in Kibera and asked them which sport would they want to do. Boxing was the answer. KI helped provide some seed money, and the Trinity Boxing Club was born. Since then, partners have helped renovate a derelict hangar into a boxing hall; provided scholarships to young boxers to complete their studies; and funds to set up an income generating business, namely photography.